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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

29 by 29

I saw this idea on a blog somewhere, and I thought it was fun. So here are my 29 goals for my 29th year of life.

1. Go to bed by 10:30 p.m. most nights. (This will be a huge stretch for me--I am a night owl.)
2. Guard date night with Ryan and don't let anything get in the way!
3. Sneak into Noah's room and watch him sleeping more often.
4. Exercise every day, even if it's just for a few minutes.
5. Learn how to say "no" and don't worry so much about pleasing everyone.
6. Read scriptures with Ryan more consistently.
7. Make Noah laugh hysterically at least once every day.
8. Write about the people I love on my blog.
9. Explore the 100 Days of Real Food blog and introduce healthier foods to my family.
10. Explore the Power of Moms blog and its resources. Submit at least one guest post.
11. Keep my toe nails painted.
12. Read Intuitive Eating and implement what I learn.
13. Make my blog books. (Been meaning to do this for about four years now.)
14. Partner with Ryan to create some artwork for our home. (I research the ideas and get the supplies; he does the actual artwork while I talk to him. Team work!)
15. Make/plan dinner on a very regular basis.
16. Read at least one fun book each month.
17. Spend more time with my grandparents.
18. Plan fun with friends. Invite people over.
19. Spend time outside every day.
20. Make cookies for our neighbors.
21. Make themed meals for holidays.
22. Plan my time each day and stick to the plan. This includes limiting time online.
23. Go to the temple with Ryan on the first weekend of each month.
24. Take Noah to El Salvador to meet the ninos.
25. Pray for everyday opportunities to serve and follow through.
26. Track all of our expenses using our budget spreadsheet and live frugally.
27. Vacuum more.
28. Decide on a plan of action for Nielson Baby #2 (IVF? Adoption? Foster Care?), and go for it!
29. Start writing in my gratitude journal again.

I'm already feeling overwhelmed... :)

Now for my most immediate goal: Getting this apartment out of boxes!!! Ready, set, go.

Awesome idea! Let me know when you make your blog books! I have been putting it off for years too. Maybe we should find a programmer and design our own blog to book website, since none available offer exactley what we're looking for!!

THE LITTLE GAL

Lover of squishes from Mama, snuggles from Daddy, and tickles from Brother

Who feels content and smiley first thing in the morning

Who needs shoes that will actually stay on her kicking, wiggly feet

Who gives mega-watt grins that melt the heart

Who fears the raucous (but affectionate) smothering of her older brother

Who would like to see her aunties and grandparents more often

Resident of a comfy one-story home where she is the queen

THE LITTLE GUY

Lover of the Polar Express, all things sugar, and his "Baby Sister"

Who feels ecstatic when "chuffing" one of his beloved trains around the house

Who needsexplanations for everything, big and small

Who gives strangers a reason to smile with his friendly chatter

Who fears"spooky" shadows, scary scenes in movies, and toilets that flush by themselves

Who would like to see a friend come over to play every single day

Resident of a house covered in photos of him and his sister

RACH

Lover of conversationswith a kindred, homemade chocolate chip cookies, and Idaho sunsetsWho feels overwhelmingly happy when nibbling on one of her delicious childrenWho needs daily quiet time to thinkWho fears losing someone else whom she loves

Who givescare packages to her friends and love letters to her kids and RyanWho would like to see more openness, compassion, and individuality in the worldResident of a little house with cute daisy bushes in front

RY

Lover of ice cream, the night sky, and dance parties with his happy kidsWho feels glorious at the peak of an Idaho mountainWho needs alone time to just look at the ceiling when he gets home from workWho gives froyo gift certificates and sugar-free suckers to his dental patientsWho fears talking on the phone and settling for less than his potentialWho would like to see family cartrips in a minivan to explore the WestResident of Twin Falls, ID

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